Oh, rather give me commentators plain, Who with no deep researches vex the brain; Who from the dark and doubtful love to run, And hold their glimmering tapers to the sun.
CritiqueClarityCommentaryCriticismSimplicityUnderstandingWriting
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author prefers clear commentators over complex thinkers who over-analyze.
- In plain terms
- I prefer simple commentators who avoid deep confusion.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple explanations can be better than complex ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer simple answers?
- What makes a good commentator?
Another view
Complexity sometimes is necessary for truth.
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